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Team USA Pounds Australia, 116-85

By Doc319 | 16 points

Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 25 points--the most by any American player in this year's Olympics--as Team USA defeated Australia 116-85 and moved to within two victories of winning the gold medal. LeBron James added 19 points, nine rebounds, three assists and four steals. Bryant played a team-high ...

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FROM STET SPORTS BLOG:

Why A Gilbert Arenas Reality Show Would Destroy the Washington Wizards

By StetSportsBlog | 3 points

For Arenas and the Wizards to become legitimately regarded as an elite basketball team, he can't fall prey to the trappings of fame. It would lead to animosity against him if the team struggles, and would shed unwanted light on the growing pains of a young team.

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FROM REAR NAKED:

Anderson Silva Wants to Fight Michael Bisping in England

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By wave83 | 25 points

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva says he would like to fight Michael Bisping in England. Rear Naked News has the latest on when it might happen.

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FROM WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

Joshua Cribbs: High Ankle Sprain

By scottsargent | 6 points

While we did not get too much information from the Monday Night crew regarding Joshua Cribbs' disappearance, I have a feeling that it may have been for the better...

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FROM LOY'S PLACE :

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Lots of Guard Rumors Edition

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By FLCeltsFan | 22 points

At the beginning of the off season, Sam Cassell was planning to return to the Celtics this season as a player/ assistant coach in training and then join Doc's staff next season. With the resigning of House and Allen and Danny's expectations that Pruitt will contribute more this season, it seems...

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FROM GEORGES ST. PIERRE'S BLOG:

Post UFC 87 - Continued

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By StPierre | 78 points

After the party in my room Saturday night, when everybody left the room I didn't go to bed right away because I couldn't sleep. My heart was still beating fast from all the adrenaline. I watched the Olympic games for a couple of hours after everyone left and I still couldn't go to sleep. I had...

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FROM CARDINALS GAB:

Boldin Wants Out; WR Asks to Be Traded

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By Cartman | 20 points

The saga of upset Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has taken another twist, as now the unhappy pass catcher has asked the club to trade him. It was just on Monday that it came out that Boldin and head coach Ken Whisenhunt are not even on speaking terms at this point, and Boldin has been outspoken [...]

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FROM HOT STOVE PHILLY:

Eagles' Curtis To Have Surgery

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By PhillyFan83 | 27 points

Philadelphia Eagles' coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday that wideout Kevin Curtis is set to have sports hernia surgery and will be sidelined for an as yet undetermined, but significant, amount of time.Curtis was injured during last Thursday's pre-season game against the Carolina Panthers and tried ...

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FROM DONOVAN MCNABB'S BLOG:

Bernie Mac and Other Thoughts

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By DonovanMcNabb | 71 points

Just a quick note before sharing some football thoughts...I was very saddened to hear about the death of Bernie Mac. I was a big fan of his comedy and acting and felt a closeness as a fellow Chicago native. What a tragedy for him to have died so young. Now some football ... I'm really excited about ...

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FROM SPORTAPHILE.COM:

Video: Bow Wow Challenges The Game For A $100,000 Madden 2009 Match

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By Sportaphile | 37 points

Yesterday morning I posted a video of The Game boasting about his Madden 2009 skills, he's compiled a 50-4 record over the last 8 days. Well rapper Bow Wow saw the video, and issued a Madden challenge to The Game for $100,000 big ones... check it out.Update: The Game Accepted Bow Wow's challenge,...

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FROM INGAMENOW:

Usain Bolt Now Owns 100 and 200 WRs and Golds!

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By InGameNow | 25 points

Usain Bolt now holds both world and Olympic 100 metres records with a time of 9.69 seconds and world and Olympic records over 200m (19.30 sec) - becoming the first man to double in the 100 and 200 since Carl Lewis.

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